Louise High School - Hornet Yearbook (Louise, TX)

Text from Pages 1 - 120 of the 1978 volume:

' • CONTENTS Faculty Seniors Juniors Sophomores Freshmen Elementary Activities Good-Bye FOREWORD As our senior year comes to an end, the Senior Class of '78 will always treasure all of the fun and excitement we have had at L.H.S. We hope this yearbook will bring back fond memories. LOUISE SCHOOL BOARD Seated: Mr. Clarence Skrovan — Sec., Mr. Arvid Schoeneberg — Pres., Mr. Alton Krauskopf VicePres.. Standing: Mr Johnnie Chromcak, Mr. James Heard, Mr. Larry Holub, Mr. Johnnie Schmidt. ADMINISTRATION ■ Mr. Gene A. Stogner Principal Mr. John N. Strnadel Superintendent DEDICATION We, the Louise Senior Class of 1978, in appreciation of all your kind deeds, dedicate our 1978 Hornet Annual to you, Mrs. Wynelle Strnadel, Mr. George Rowland, and Mr. Alfred Ermis. You have helped us in many ways for which we shall ever be grateful. Thank you for that part of your lives which you have given us. Seniors of 1978 5 Mr. Alfred Ermis Mr. George Rowland Custodians Administrative Secretaries Mrs. Rebecca Taska, Mrs. Eula Mae Crowell 6 Administrative Secretary, Mrs Helen Carleston ( FACULTY Mrs. Patti Montello Kindergarten . Mrs. Bernice Polasek First Grade Mrs. Patsy Sanders Second Grade Mrs. Gloria Appling Third Grade Mrs. Ercyle Henderson Fifth Grade Mrs. Elaine Rowland Fourth Grade Mrs. Shirley Hahn Title I Mrs. Elizabeth Riley Resource Mrs. Lillian Hamblen Resource Mrs. Carolyn Hardin Second Grade Mrs. Martha Nel Webb Fifth Grade Miss Debra Wood Title I 8 Mrs. Patti Carroll Mr. Benny Morton Language Arts Language Arts Miss Joy Pittman Chemistry, Biology, Coach Mr. Bill Youngblood Social Studies, History Mr. Walter Snider Math, Science, Coach. Health, Drivers Ed.. P.E. Mrs. Tom Miller Health. P.E. Mr. Tom Miller Science. Coach Mrs. Wynelle Strnadel English, Spanish, Library Mr. Tom Lovejoy Math, Coach Mr. Gary Fabrygel Social Studies, American History, Coach Mr. James Henderson Band, Social Studies Mr. George Rowland, II Art, Social Studies, Math. Golf 9 Mrs. Glenna Romoser Math Miss Pat McEnnis Speech, Drama, English Mrs. Sherry Stogner Business Miss Liz Krenek Science, Coach Mrs. Mildred Spanihel Home making is Mr. George Lehnert Guidance Mr. John Carleston Vocational Ag I Mrs. Virginia Peterson Nurse Teachers Aides: Mrs. Marek, Mrs. Branscum, Mrs. Bezdek 10 SYLVIA ANN BELTRAN Born: June 3, 1960, El Campo, Texas. FHA 1, 2, 3, 4; FTA2, 3, 4; Pep Squad 1; Librarian 3, 4; Annual Typist 4. Likes: Italian food. Country and rock music, watching a good TV show with my family, being with my friends, going to dances, and playing tennis. Dislikes: Spiders, roaches, and being bored. Favorite Pastimes: Riding around with friends, playing tennis, and going to dances. Favorite Songs: You Light Up My Life,” Rowing With The Flow,” and “Red Red Wine. Plans For The Future: Travel, and a lot of living. DEBORAH ANN BUZEK Born: October 17, 1959, El Campo, Texas. FHA 1,2, 3, 4; Powder Puff Football 1, 2, 4; FTA 3, 4, Historian 4; Speech and Drama Club 1, 2, 3, 4; DECA 3, 4, President 4; Librarian 3; Basketball 1,2; Volleyball 2; Track 1,2; Band 1, 2; Bluebonnet Girls’ State 3. Likes: Sports, strawberries, and meeting new people. Dislikes: Lemons, and people arguing. Favorite Pastime: Goofing off” with friends. Favorite Song: Signed, Sealed, Delivered.” Plans For The Future: College. 12 CYNTHIA FRANCES HLAVINKA Born: October 14, 1959, El Campo, TX. FHA 1, 2, 3, 4; FTA 3, 4, Librarian 1,2, 3, 4; Speech and Drama Club 2, 3. Likes: Rock music, shrimp, week ends, and going to dances. Dislikes: Oysters, “stuck-up people, cats, and staying home on week-ends. Favorite Pastimes: Writing poems, being with my friends, and acting crazy. Favorite Song: Tonight’s The Night.” Plans for the Future: Travel. BERNADETTE CAY HUBENAK Born: July 15, 1960, El Campo, TX. FHA 1, 2, 3, 4; FTA 2, 3, 4, State Convention 3; Speech and Drama Club 1,2, 3, 4; Band 2, 3; Track 2; Annual Typist 4; Powder Puff Football 1; Librarian 3; HORN-ET-DITION typist 3; Prose 2, 3; District 2; Poetry 2, 3; District 3; District Alt. Spelling 2; District Feature Writing 3; Regional Typist 3; Homecoming Queen Nominee 4; Most Beautiful 4. Likes: Dances, having a good time with friends, thunderstorms, northers, and pickles. Dislikes: Homework, oysters, staying home on week- ends, and sore losers. Favorite Pastimes: Going to San Marcos, and goofing off.” Favorite Song: Swayin’ to the Music.” Plans for the Future: College. 13 PATRICIA JO JANSKY Born: March 10, 1960, Cuero, Texas. FHA 1,2, 3, 4; Parliamentarian 4; Prom Server 2; Student Council 1,2, 3, 4; Band 1,2; District Spelling Alt. 1,2, 3; Class Officer 3; Class Favorite 4; Basketball 1; Speech and Drama Club 1,2, 3,4. Likes: Having a good time, and “acting crazy.” Dislikes: Homework, Spiders, and people who think they are it. Favorite Pastimes: Being with my friends, and riding around. Favorite Song: Swayin' to the Music. Plans for the Future: Undecided. BARBARA JEAN KEARN Born: May 12, 1959, Goliad, Texas. Home Economics Co op 3, 4; Future Homemakers of America 3, 4; HECE Class Reporter. Likes: Skating, going out, and movies. Dislikes: Homework, and being told what to do. Favorite Pastime: Riding around. Favorite Song: You and Me. Plans for the Future: Undecided. 31 b , 14 DEBRA LONG Born: June 9, 1960, El Campo, Texas. Annual Staff Reporter 4; Pep Squad 1,2; AVS Auto Body 3; Industrial Clubs of America 3. Likes: Horses, quiet music, all kinds of sports, and reading. Dislikes: Nosey people, and hard rock. Favorite Pastimes: Riding Horses, and riding around with friends. Favorite Song: Brick House Plans for the Future: College DEBRA ANN MADER Born: November 6, 1959, El Campo, Texas. Class Reporter 3; Librarian 2, 3, 4; Future Homemakers of America 1,2, 3, 4; Speech and Drama Club 2, 3; Future Teachers of America 2, 3, 4; Powder Puff 1,2, 4; Student Council 1; Lions Club Queen Nominee 2; Likes: Summer, KC Dances, weekends. Shorthand, and being with my friends. Dislikes: Being alone, and people who think they are better than others. Favorite Pastime: Being with someone special. Favorite Song: “Slow Dancin’, Swaying to the Music. Plans for the Future: Undecided I CYNTHIA ANN MAREK Born: August 13, 1960, El Campo, Texas. FHA 1, 2, 3, 4; FTA 3, 4; Speech and Drama Club 2, 3; Basketball 1; Track 1; Volleyball Captain 2; Librarian 3; Annual Staff Artist 4; Girls' State 3; Number Sense 1,2, 3; Most Likely to Succeed 4. Likes: Some Country and Western music, soft Rock music, shrimp, weekends and the Dallas Cowboys. Dislikes: Hard rock music, hippies, people who think they are it, spinach, spiders, and homework. Favorite Pastimes: Being with my friends, riding around, watching TV, and going to dances. Favorite Song: New Kid in Town.” Plans for the Future: Undecided. ERLINDA PEREZ Born: September 17, 1958, Ganado, Texas. Future Homemakers of America 1,2, 3, 4; Future Teachers of America 2, 3, 4; Awards Banquet Server 1; Librarian 3, 4; Chamber of Commerce Server 1,2; Speech and Drama Club 2, 3, 4; Annual Staff Typist 4; District Typing Alternate 3; Lions Club Queen Nominee 3; Homecoming Queen Nominee 4. Likes: Listening to rock music, Elton John, going to movies, and honest people. Dislikes: Cheese, homework, and staying home on weekends. Favorite Pastime: Having a good time with friends. Favorite Song: Swayin’ to the Music. Plans for the Future: College. 16 DONNA LYNN PIWONKA Born: September 7, 1959, El Campo, Texas. Future Homemakers of America 1,2, 3, 4, Song Leader 3, 4, Sunseekers 2, 3; Powder Puff Football 1,2, 4; Band 1; Spelling Alt. 2, 3; Basketball 1; Track 1; Junior-Senior Banquet Server 3; Speech and Drama Club 1, 2, 3; Librarian 2, 3, 4; Senior Play 1; Class President 1, Treasurer 2; Class Favorite 1; Future Teachers of America 2, 3, 4; Annual Staff Snapshot Editor; Graduation Usher 1. Likes: Being with my friends, weekends, and goofing off.” Dislikes: Homework, ‘'smart alecks,” and not having anything to do. Favorite Pastimes: Riding around, going places, and being with that certain guy. Favorite Song: You Light Up My Life. M TERRI LYNN POPP Born: August 21, 1960, El Campo, Texas. FHA 1,2, 3, 4; Powder Puff Football 1, 2, 4; Basketball 1,2, 3, 4; Track 1,2, 3, 4; Volleyball 1,2; Speech and Drama Club 1,2, 3, 4; Band 1,2; One- Act Play 1; Annual Staff Artist 4; Most Athletic 4. Likes: Dances, riding around, being with friends, and playing basketball. Dislikes: Homework, and having nothing to do. Favorite Pastime: Being with my friends. Favorite Song: You and Me.” Plans for the Future: College. V 17 VERONICA ANN RECK Born: November 6, 1959, El Campo, Texas. FHA 1, 2, 3, 4; FTA 2, 3, 4; Speech and Drama Club 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1; Track 1, 2; Band 1,2; Librarian 2, 3, 4; Prose 3, 4, District 3; Powder Puff Football 2. Likes: Rock music, cats, weekends, boys, and horror movies. Dislikes: Oysters, staying home on weekends, homework, and people who think they are ‘'it.” Favorite Pastimes: Going to dances, doing crazy things,” and being with friends. Favorite Song: Yesterday.” Plans for the Future: College. GAYLE SUESABLATURA Born: August 28, 1960, El Campo, Texas. Band 1,2, 3, 4, Twirler 2, 3, Drum Major 4, State Solo 2, 3, State Ensemble 3; Most Popular 4; Class Favorite 3; Class Vice-Pres. 2, Sec. 3, Treas. 4; FHA 1, 2, 3, 4, Sec. 3, Vice-Pres. 4, State Convention 3, Outstanding Homemaker Award 1,3; FTA 2, 3, 4, Vice-Pres. 3, Pres. 4; Student Council 2, 3, 4; Vice- Pres. 3, Pres. 4; NHS 3, 4; Annual Co-Editor 4; HORN ET-DITION Typist 3; Drama Club 1, 2, 3; Honor Student 3; Dist. Typing Alt. 3; Dist. Spelling Alt. 1,2, 3; District Newswriting 1; Jr.-Sr. Banquet Server 2; Basketball 1; Tennis 1,2; Powder Puff 1, 2, 4; Band Sweetheart 4; Homecoming Queen 4. Likes: Riding around, and someone special. Dislikes: Birds, and “stuck-up” people. Favorite Song: “Send in the Clowns. 18 JANIE JUANITA SALINAS Born: October 18, 1957, Louise, Texas. Pep Squad 1,3; FTA 3, 4; FHA 1; Awards Banquet Server 3. Likes: Cats, Country and western music, Mexican food, Dallas Cowboys, dancing, and being with my special friends. Dislikes: Stuck-up people, Monday mornings, spiders, and homework. Favorite Pastimes: Having a good time, and being with a very special guy. Favorite Song: Searching For the Morning Sun. Plans for the Future: Marriage. TINA RANEE SHULA Born: April 3, 1960, El Campo, Texas. Area Vocational School Cosmetology 3; Vocational Industrial Clubs of America 3; FTA 2, 3, Secretary 4; FHA 1,2, 3, 4; Speech and Drama Club 2; District Alternate Typist 2; Junior-Senior Prom Server 2. Likes: Elton John, decorating, honesty, and rock music. Dislikes: “Two-faced people, having nothing to do, getting up early, homework, and school. Favorite Pastimes: Playing tennis, riding around, spending money, and being with friends and family. Favorite Songs: Boogie Nights, Rolling With the Flow, and “I Believe in Music.” Plans for the Future: Travel, and plenty of good living. I t 19 LANETTE MARIE SKROVAN Born: December 8, 1959, El Campo, Texas. State Golf 2, State Alt. 3; Track 1, Region Alt. 1; Varsity Basketball 1, 2, 3; Band 1; Speech and Drama Club 1,2, 3, 4; FTA 2, 3, 4; Historian 3; FHA 1, 2, 3, 4, Pari. 3, Historian 4; Student Council 3, Pari. 3; One Act Play 1; Junior-Senior Banquet Server 2; Annual Co-Editor 4; Librarian 2, 3, 4; Powder Puff Football 1, 2, 4; Alt. Cheerleader 2; Spelling Alt. 2; Senior Play 1; Class Pari. 1, Treasurer 3, 4; Class Favorite 2; Most Popular 4; Homecoming Queen Nominee 4; Football Sweetheart 4. Likes: Being with my friends, playing golf, cheesecake, and cold weather. Dislikes: Homework, mushrooms, and getting up early. Favorite Song: We’re All Alone. SHIRLEY BEA TOWNSEND Born: June 30, 1960, El Campo, Texas. Basketball 1; Tennis 1, 2, 3; Cheerleader 3, 4; Class Pari. 2, President 3, Secretary 4; Annual Typist 4; State Typing 3; Student Council 4; Powder Puff Football 1, 2, 4; Librarian 1; FTA 2, 3, 4; Speech and Drama Club 1,2, 3; FHA 1,2, 3, 4; Lions Club Queen Nominee 1; Junior-Senior Prom Server 2. Likes: Sleeping late, swimming, and getting out of Louise. Dislikes: Smart-alecks, homework, having nothing to do, and olives. Favorite Pastimes: Riding around town and having fun. Favorite Song: “You Light Up My Life.” Plans for the Future: Undecided. 20 DARRYL GLENN CHROMCAK Born: June 7, 1960, El Campo, Texas. Football 1,2, 3, 4; Track 1,2, 3; Band 1,2, 3, 4, Reg. Solo and Ens. 1,2, 3, State 1, 2; Speech and Drama Club 1,2, 3, 4, Senior Play 1,2, 3; One-Act Play 1,2, 3, Area Alt. 1, Area 2, 3, Dist. All-Star Cast 2, 3, Area All Star Cast 2, 3; Debate 1,2, 3, 4, Reg. 1,2, 3; FT A 4; FFA 2, 3, 4, Chapter Conducting Team 2; Powder Puff Band 2, Coach 4; Prom Server 2; Annual Reporter 1, Head Artist 4; Who's Who Among American High School Students 4; Lone Star Boys' State 3. Likes: Football, the Dallas Cowboys, skiing, music, and pizza. Dislikes: Homework, and advanced math. Favorite Pastimes: Being with friends. Favorite Song: Feels Like The First Time. Plans for the Future: College. PATRICK EDWARD HOLUB Born: March 28, 1960, El Campo, Texas. Football 1,3; Basketball 2, 3; Tennis 1,2, 3; Track 2, 3; National Honor Society 3, 4; Who's Who Among American High School Students 4; Lone Star Boys' State 3; Student Council 2; Annual Reporter 2, Photographer 4; FTA 4; HORN-ET-DITION 2, 4; Debate 1,2, Reg. 1; Prose 1,2; Ready Writing 3; Impromptu 2; Speech and Drama Club 1, 2; Area One-Act Play 2; Senior Play 1,2; Band 1,2, Experimental Ensemble 2. Likes: Surfing, skiing, goofing off, being with friends, rock music, and Monty Python. Dislikes: English, homework, and boring things. Favorite Pastime: Being with someone special. Favorite Song: “Carry On, Wayward Sun. By These Words Ye Shall Know Him: Say what! Plans for the Future: College. 21 CHRISTOPHER CHARLES (CHRIS) KOUDELA Born: January 25, 1960, El Campo, Texas. Football 1, 2; FFA 1,2, 3, 4, Chapter Conducting Team 1, Reporter 4; Class Treasurer 1; Speech and Drama Club 1, 2; Powder Puff Coach 4; Lone Star Farmer 3; Band 1, 2. Likes: Hunting, fishing, and being outdoors. Dislikes: Stuck-up people who think they know it all, and school. Favorite Pastime: Going places, and having a good time. Favorite Song: You and Me. Plans for the Future: Undecided. PAUL ANTHONY KOUDELA Born: May 21, 1960, El Campo, Texas. Basketball 1, 2; Football 1,2, 3; Track 1,2; FFA 1, 2, 3, 4, Sentinal 3, 4, Chapter Conducting Team 1, Powder Puff Coach 4; Class Vice-President 1; Class Favorite 2, 4. Likes: Hunting, fishing, and the Dallas Cowboys. Dislikes: School, stuck-up people, and the Washington Redskins. Favorite Pastime: Being with friends and having fun. Favorite Song: You and Me. Plans for the Future: Farming. 22 ALFRED JOHN LEOPOLD Born: March 21, 1960, El Campo, Texas. Football Manager 2; Basketball 1; Track Manager 1; Band 1,2; Speech and Drama Club 1,2; Future Farmers of America 1,2, 3, 4, Jr. Chapter Conducting Team 1; Powder Puff Band 1,2; Diversified Livestock Production 2, 3, Lone Star Farmer 3, Chapter Farmer 2. Likes: Sports, and the Texas Longhorns. Dislikes: Show-offs,'- and the Texas Aggies. Favorite Pastimes: Hunting, fishing, and playing pool. Plans for the Future: Undecided. MYRON JOSEPH MALEK Born: August 31,1960, El Campo, Texas. Student Council 1; Speech and Drama Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 1,2,3; Tennis 1,2, 3; Class Sec. 2; Debate 2, 3, Reg. Alt. 2, State 3; Band 1; FTA 4; HORN ET-DITION Assistant Co-Editor 3, 4; Editorial Writing 3; FFA 1, 2, 3, 4, Chapter Conducting Team 1; Powder Puff Band 1,2, Coach 4; Informative Speaking 3. Likes: Hard rock music, magazines, seeing a good slam dunk, going to Houston, and looking through albums at music stores. Dislikes: Going to school on Mondays, and getting up early. Favorite Pastimes: Watching pro basketball and the Houston Oilers on TV, and listening to KMAC. Favorite Song: The Battle of Evermore.” 23 PAUL RICHARD MARTINEZ Born: August 24, 1958, Ganado, Texas. Football 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1,2; Future Farmers of America 1; HORN ET-DITION 3. Likes: Riding around, listening to music, and enchiladas. Dislikes: Staying at home, and “stuck-up” people. Favorite Pastime: Going to K.C. dances. Favorite Song: “Nights On Broadway.” Plans for the Future: Work. GLENN ALLAN (THE 0”) ORSAK Born: January 16, 1960, Cuero, Texas. Football 1, 2; Track 1, 2; FTA 4; FFA 1,2, 3, 4, Sec. 4, Wharton Youth Fair 1,2, 3, Powder Puff Coach 4, Powder Puff Band 1,2, Jr. Conducting Team 1; Speech and Drama Club 1, 2. Likes: The Dallas Cowboys, hunting, fishing, being with friends on weekends, going to dances, the beach, “looking at girls, someone special, going to parties, working on a farm, country life, riding around in my car. Dislikes: Stuck-up” people, people who think they know it all, liver, school, homework, English, and “smart alecks. Favorite Pastime: Going out on weekends. Favorite Songs: “Keep It Cornin' Love, and “Jungle Love. Plans for the Future: Farming. 24 ROY EARL PARSON Born: August 27, 1958, El Campo, Texas. Football 1,2, 3; Basketball 1; Track 2, 3. Likes: Football, Basketball, and sharp custom vans. Dislikes: Homework, and people who think they are ••it.” Favorite Pastimes: Playing basketball, and riding around. Favorite Song: “Masquerade.” Plans for the Future: Undecided. V JOHN EDWARD (HONDO) RECK Born: September 9, 1959, El Campo, Texas. Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1,2, 3; Track 1, 2, 3; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; FFA 1,2, 3, 4; Powder Puff Coach 4; Speech and Drama Club 1,2, 3, 4. Likes: Sports, fast cars, hunting and girls. Dislikes: Ants, and people who think they are it.” Favorite Pastimes: Riding around, and playing ball. Favorite Song: Hot Stuff. Plans for the Future: Undecided. 25 RAYMIE JOERUBESH Born: August 17, 1960, Ganado, Texas. Area Vocational School Metal Trades 3, 4; Vocational Industrial Clubs of America 3, 4. Likes: Rock music, going to dances, and having fun with friends. Dislikes: “Show-offs,’' homework, getting up in the morning, and being told what to do. Favorite Pastimes: Riding around, being with friends, and watching TV. Favorite Song: “Jungle Love.” Plans for the Future: Work. BENARD (SOCKIE) SALINAS Born: September 23, 1959, Louise, Texas. FFA 1,2, 3, 4, Treasurer 3, 4, Powder Puff Band 1, 2, Jr. Conducting Team 1, Wharton County Fair 1, 2, 3, Houston Livestock Show 2, San Antonio Livestock Show 2, 3, Fort Bend County Fair 4, Brazoria Fair 2, 4, Hempstead Fair 2, 4, Washington Fair 4, Victoria Fair 3, 4; HORN ET-DITION Staff 3. Likes: Parties, wild bullriding. Country and Western music, kikker dances, livestock shows, going to Hillje dances, and having fun. Dislikes: “Hippies, and Monday mornings. Favorite Pastime: Being with a special girl. Favorite Song: “Cowboys Ain't Supposed to Cry.” Plans for the Future: Marriage, and lots more bullriding. 26 GREGORY PAUL SCHMIDT Born: January 29, 1960, Austin, Texas. Football 1,2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 2; Band 1,3, 4; Junior-Senior Banquet Server 2; Class Favorite 1; Class Secretary 1; Speech and Drama Club 1; Graduation Usher 2, 3; Student Council 2, 3; Annual Staff Co-Business Manager 4, Homecoming Escort 4, Most Handsome 4. Likes: Hunting, hard rock music, and Jimmy Hendrix. Dislikes: School, and homework. Favorite Pastimes: Playing basketball, and shooting pool. Favorite Song: Voodoo Chile. Plans for the Future: College. ANTHONY DAVID (TONY) VAJDOS Born: December 1, 1960, El Campo, Texas. Football 2, 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4, All District Hon. Mention 3; Track 2, 3; Class Vice-President 4; Class Favorite 3; Most Popular 4; Senior Play 3; One-Act Play 3; Jr.-Sr. Banquet Server 2; Student Council 3, 4, Pari. 4; Homecoming Escort 4; Speech and Drama Club 3, 4; Annual Co Business Manager 4; FTA 4. Likes: Pizza, basketball, rock music, sports. Dr. J, and Monty Python's Flying Circus. Dislikes: Homework, vegetables, arguments, and being bored. Favorite Pastime: Being with a special someone. Favorite Song: If You Leave Me Now. Plans for the Future: College. 27 MARK ANTHONY WENDEL Born: April 10, 1960, El Campo, Texas. FFA 1, 2, 3, 4, Vice-Pres. 3, Pres. 4, Star Greenhand 1, Conducting Team 1, Dist. Ill Lone Star Farmer 3, Crop Production Award 2, 3, State Convention 3, Powder Puff Band 1,2, Coach 4, Class Pres. 2, 4; Student Council 1, 4, Treasurer 4; HORN ET- DITION 3, 4, Assistant Co-Editor 3, Co-Editor 4; Dist. Feature Writing Alt. 3; Dist. Typing Alt. 3; Jr. Sr. Prom Server 2; Band 1; Football Mgr. 1; Basketball 2. Likes: Hunting, Bar B-Q’s, and the Dallas Cowboys. Dislikes: Homework, tests, and book reports. Favorite Pastime: Water skiing. Favorite Song: Jet Airliner.” Plans for the Future: College, and farming. y EDDIE WILLIAMS Born: January 29, 1959, Ganado, Texas. Football 1, 2, 3, 4, All-District 2; Basketball 1,2, 4; Track 1, 2, 3, Region 3, State 3; Band 1,2, 3. Likes: Ford pickups, and watching Dr. J. play ball. Dislikes: School, the Boston Celtics, and Chevy pickups. Favorite Pastime: Doing nothing. Favorite Song: You Stepped Into My Life.” Plans for the Future: Undecided. 28 TIMOTHY ALLEN (ZEEK) ZASKODA Born: October 4, 1959, El Campo, Texas. Band 1,3; HORN ET DITION Staff 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1,2; Senior Play Crew 3. Likes: Fords, ketchup, onions, parties, girls, fishing, and hunting. Dislikes: Chevys, “smart alecks, and Monday mornings. Favorite Song: Luckenbach, Texas.” Plans for the Future: College. MASCOTS Christine Clark, Jayson Holub MOTTO: “God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.” FLOWER: Red Rose COLOR: Maroon and Silver SENIOR SPONSORS Mrs. Strnadel Miss McEnnis Mr. Lovejoy 29 Paul Koudela SENIOR FAVORITES Patti Jansky 30 Photography by 112 West Hillje El Campo, Texas Mark Bain Brett Branscum David Buzek Jacinto Cardenas Ronnie Cavender Bob Cobb Michael Drozd Carlos Gonzalez Jay Heard Jeff Holub Jeff Lovejoy Allan Marek Ronald Marek Alvin Morton Albert Perez Mark Roome Randy Smith Jeff Strnadel Jeff Wendel Ricky Yackel 32 Charlotte Bezdek Carol Buenger Jo Anna Gallagher Robyn Gann Cynthia Garza Rhonda Hajovsky Lori Henderson Marilyn Holik Erin Issacson Barbara Knebel Debra Marek Laurie Marek Rebecca Marek Monica Orsak Anna Reck Danita Sablatura Susan Schoeneberg Jackie Sohrt Lisa Vajdos Kathy Veselka 33 Charlotte Bezdek JUNIOR FAVORITES Michael Drozd Manager J. V. Ripple of El Campo 34 Thomas Garcia Clifford Jansky Douglas Koudela James Lovejoy John Olsovsky Emil Orsak Kevin Poncik Paul Ramirez Scott Strnadel Andy Veselka Calvin Warzecha Kevin Winzenreid Terry Marek Jimmy Martinez Joe Martinez Anthony Spanihel Michael Stavinoha Randy Strnadel Ronald Popp Nathanel Smith Ronall Smith Wanda Stavinoha Sheila Vajdos Cynthia Wendel Frances Zbranek Julia Leopold Lori McDaniel Theresa Merta Veronica Oliver Christine Hardeway Sandra Koudela Carol Krauskopf Cynthia Carleston Elizabeth Chromcak Karen Churan Romona Hajovsky Belinda Poncik Rebecca Roome Laurie Slovak 37 James Lovejoy SOPHOMORE FA VORITES TttuAic (fatten El Campo, Texas 77437 Phone (713) 543-2928 Old Hywy. 59 38 FRESHMEN Dwayne Courville Fred Frances Michael Koudela Bruce Krauskopf Joseph Leal Marvin Long Reynaldo Lucio Richard Merta Luis Miranda David Mondrik Jerrell Morton Hugh Ochoa Renee Ochoa David Overman Terry Pavlu George Perez Frank Reck Dirk Robinson Monty Rubesh Lupe Soria Gregory Spanihel Carl Warzecha Gerald Wendel Billy Williams Thomas Williams 40 Karen Bezdek Sandra Buenger Laurie Buzek Doris Chovanek Kelly Clements Norma Gonzales Clara Green Karen Griffin Jeanenne Johnson Yvonne Kprec Fay Long Rachel Roome Gia Rowland Gail Winzenreid Rhonda Yackel Vicky Yackel Gayle Drozd Peggy Adase 41 Bruce Krauskopf FRESHMAN FAVORITES Rhonda Vackel THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK El Campo, Texas lUmyELEMENTARY Top Row: K. Burge, S. Gonzales, S. Merta, L. Cardenas, L. Tucker, R. Popp, M. Cardenas, R. Leal, Middle Row: D. Martinez, D. Hendrix, A. Gonzales, J. Guajardo, A. Proctor, B. Nielsen, D. Garcia, E. Estrada. R Wagner, Bottom Row: A. Martinez, S. Fucik, K. Popp, R. Merta, L. A. Zamora, A. Taska, S. Denton, B. Mauch, C. Clark, M Krasucky. Top Row: R. Churan, J. Ochoa, J. Gonzalez, J. Popp, J. Crowell, J. Cardenas, L. Schoeneberg, T. Galow, Bottom Row: N. Martinez, V Miller, M Yackel, S. Hrncir, R. Guajardo, S. Sulak, J. Martinez. 44 Bottom Row: E Garza, T Shelton. M Pemberton, L. Johnson, H Estrada. M Mendoza, L Morton, Top Row: P. Proctor, T Adamik, D. Schoeneberg, S. Lucio, A North, M Koudela, M Ochoa Top Row: R Nolen, C Mondrik. B Gonzalez. C Pemberton. L. Edwards. D Lillie, D. Livanec, N. Simko. 2nd Row: R Garza. C. Howell. H Hernandez. P Perez. M Muzik. J Sulak. B Martinez. C Lucio. Bottom Row: K Stehno. J Phillips, S. Courville. M Guzman. L Merta, S Anderson, M Guaiardo. L. Miller. S Merta. K. Cranek. 45 Bottom Row: R Araguz, R. Guzman, Y. Staff, A. Guajardo, S. Buzek, T. Nielsen, M Mendoza, M Rocha, M. Srubar. 2nd Row: L Miller, D. Fucik, B Merta, K. Denton, K. Shelton, V. Olsovsky, M Ferguson, M. Garza 3rd Row: C. Krpec, S. Koudela, E. Galvan, A Guajardo, A. Ggnzalez, L. Solis, S. Hubenak. R. Bezdek. Top Row: S. Soria, L. Stog ner, M. Stavmoha. U. Miller, P. Wessels, R. DeLeon. R. Valigura, D. Proctor. Bottom Row: M. Sulak, S. Macha, L. Francis. S. Hubenak, L. Araguz, B. Ochoa Middle Row: D. Schoeneberg, A Roome, T. Popp, J. Rodriquez. C. Perez. Top Row: R. Roddy. P Merta, C. Howray. R. Callis, L. Hill. C. Tucker. 46 Bottom Row: D. Morton, C. Sablatura, M Mendoza, K. Cranek. B. Stavmoha, P. Lucio, M. Pavlu. 2nd Row: J. Adase, E. Gonzalez, J. Guzman, A. Hardaway, W. Bennett, N. Ochoa, Mrs. Rowland 3rd Row: M. Piwonka, R. Sulak. G. Anderson, D. Koudela, L. Wendel, A. Merta, S. Garcia. Bottom Row: R. Lira, S. Stavmoha, C. Livanec, G. Ybarra. M. Popp. P. Garcia, S. Perez 2nd Row: R. Robinson, D. Holub, G. Anderson, D. Griffin, R Marek, Jeff Popp. 3rd Row: H. Roddy, G. Buzek, A. Miller, D. Spamhel, A. Hen drix. Top Row: T. Owens, J. Ochoa, D Miller, M. Phillips, P. Adase, E. Garza. 47 49 AREA VOCATIONAL SCHOOL STUDENTS Carlos Gonzalez, Debbie Buzek, Alan Marek, Jacinto Cardenas, Bob Cobb, Barbara Kern, Raymie Rubesh. BUS DRIVERS Bottom Row: Gene Stogner, Bill Youngblood, Benny Morton. Top Row: Vernice Robertson, Dorothy Billington, James Henderson, George Lehnert, Tim Brewer, Walter Snider, Sylvia Frances. To all whose ads appear in this yearbook, we want to express our appreciation and gratitude. Your friendship and generosity made it possible for us to publish this treasury of school mem- ories, the HORNET of’78. Sincerely, The SENIORS of'78 50 IN MEMORIAM 51 JEFFREY BLAIR YACKEL June 4,1962 September 15, 1977 GRADUATION 1977 HONOR GRADUATES Gary Marek Valedictorian Nancy Krauskopf Salutatorian Robert Schmidt Senior Scholarship HONOR STUDENTS Laurie Marek Sophomore Randy Strnadel Freshman Gayle Sablatura Junior 52 HORNET THE SPORTS CENTER School Athletic Supplies 56 . . WILL ALWAYS BE 57 DARRYL CHROMCAK — 63 All District 1st Linebacker All District 2nd Tackle MARK ROOME — 60 RONNIE CAVENDER — 20 All District 1 st Guard All District 2nd Halfback All District 2nd Linebacker JUNIOR VARSITY FOOTBALL ALVIN MORTON — 30 Honorable Mention End TONY VAJDOS — 84 RONALD MAREK — 40 Honorable Mention End Honorable Mention Halfback RICKY YACKEL— 71 Honorable Mention Tackle at Compliments of SABLATURAS GROCERY Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Sablatura Best Wishes to the Hornets Louise, Texas 58 Greg Schmidt — 12 Quarterback Eddie Williams — 32 Fullback John Reck — 52 Guard Brett Branscum — 11 Quarterback LOUISE HORNET VARSITY FOOTBALL Mark Bam — 50 Center David Buzek — 61 Guard Jacinto Cardenas — 62 Guard Jeff Holub — 82 End B B GULF SERVICE STATION David A. Bezdek P.O. Box 102 Louise, Texas 77455 59 Billy Williams — 41 Halfback Tom Williams — 21 Halfback Emil Orsak — 70 Tackle Michael Stavmoha — 80 End COACHES SWEETHEART MUSTANG EXPLORATION CO., INC. Herbert Roades, President P.O. Box 272 Ph. 648-2641 Louise, Texas Active in Oil and Gas Exploration 60 Lanette Skrovan Greg Schmidt Bernadette Hubenak John Reck Erlinda Perez Darryl Chromcak HOMECOMING ROYALTY Gayle Sablatura Tony Vajdos THE STATE TuEadfijueAt B A N K anywW P. O. BOX 5 LOUISE, TEXAS 77455 61 BAND SWEETHEART AND BEAU Gayle Sablatura Darryl Chromcak Nominees John Reck Greg Schmidt WHARTON COUNTY SAVINGS LOAN ASSOCIATION Home Loans Insured Savings Your Savings Insured Up to $40,000 East Bernard, Wharton, El Campo, Bay City Jeanne For Smart Women Exclusive Ladies' Readyto-Wear El Campo, Texas 64 Cheerleaders D. D. HILLYER SON Louise, Texas “Quality Always Higher Than Price” “Serving the Community Since 1909” 65 66 Joanna Gallagher Rebecca Marek Kathy Veselka Jakie Sohrt Shelia Vajdos Cynthia Wendel CIRLS VARSITY BASKETBALL CAPTAINS Rebecca Marek Jakie Sohrt Joanna Gallagher Theresa Merta Laurie Slovak Carol Krauskopf Sandy Koudela BANK r (of FOtC GIRLS VARSITY JUNIOR VARSITY BEFORE AFTER GANADO CYCLE SHOP 106 South 3rd Street (Hwy. 172) 512-771-2197 Ganado, Texas 67 VARSITY BASKETBALL MERCURY LINCOLN SKYLINE FORD SALES INC. Ford — Lincoln — Mercury 1912 North Mechanic El Campo, Texas Phone 543-2753 VARSITY 77-78 G. Fabrygel — Var. W. Snyder — J.V. Manager L. Meranda Darryl — 42 Eddie — 52 FRANK J. MAREK Sand, Gravel, and Shell Hauling Louise, Texas 648-2216 '•ALL THE WAV, HORNETS 69 BASKETBALL ROYALTY CROWELL DRILLING COMPANY P.O. Box 205 Phone 648-2251 Louise, Texas Water Well Drilling Irrigation and Commercial KING QUEEN NOMINEES BOYS TRACK BOYS TRACK GIRLS TRACK REGION TRACK REGIONAL AND ALTERNATES EDDIE WILLIAMS STATE TRACK MAREK GARAGE Auto Repairs and Parts P.O.Box 24 Telephone 648 2681 Louise, Texas 71 GIRLS GOLF REGION GOLF BOYS GOLF PAT BUENGER STATE GOLF RANDYSTRNADEL REGION TENNIS GIRLS TENNIS BOYS TENNIS MODERN CLEANERS AND LAUNDRY Phone 771-2181 P.O.Box Ganado, Texas •'We Appreciate Your Business PEP SQUAD CHEERLEADERS TWIRLERS JUNIOR HIGH BAND (coop) ELCAMpo riXpsociETY @op) 73 JR. HIGH SPORTS Compliments of HOUSE OF CHEQUES P.O. Box 466 Louise, Texas 77455 74 75 CANDIDATES Rachel Roome Joanna Gallagher Karen Churan LION'S CLUB QUEEN QUEEN Belinda Poncik APPLING LUMBER CO., INC. P.O. Box 96 Phone 648-2694 Louise, Texas 77455 76 BEST ALL AROUND Gayle Sablatura Darryl Chromcak NOMINEES HENDERSON FARMS, INC. P.O. Box 766, El Campo, Texas 77437 Phone 543 2726 or 543-9121 Seed Rice, Soybean Seed Tom D. Henderson — President Bud Childers — Seed Division Mgr. Pat, Greg, Tony, Mark, Lanette, Patti, Bernie, Cynthia GREG SCHMIDT MOST BEAUTIFUL AND MOST HANDSOME BERNADETTE HUBENAK METRO AGRICULTURAL SERVICE, INC. “Quality Service at Competitive Prices AERIAL Seeding — Spraying — Fertilizing P.O. Box 1240 El Campo, Texas 77437 Phone 543-6241 TONY VAJDOS GAYLE SABLATURA LANETTE SKROVAN MOST POPULAR SKROVAN'S GROCERY AND MARKET Your Complete Store Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Skrovan Ph. Louise 2990 MOST ATHLETIC JESSE GIBSON CHEVROLET, INC. A.M.C. — Jeep 543-3321 El Campo, Texas EDDIE WILLIAMS TERRI POPP i - - tw markwendel most likel y to succeed 4 Wx' CYNTHIA MAREK Compliments of TIDE PRODUCTS, INC. “Only the Best Is Fit to Be Tide Box 1107 El Campo, TX 81 F.F.A THE NATIONAL 3 STUDYING VOCATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR BOYS AGRICULTURE Sweetheart Sandy Koudela 82 CUSTOM APPLICATION JOHNNIE CHROMCAK Phone 648 2905 Louise, Texas 77455 OFFICERS Compliments of ;ENTRAL POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY fS MARKWENDEL — BEAU I DARRYLCHROMCAK — BEAU PREPARING FOR UIL 84 APPLING FEED AND SEED Wendland and Weiser Feeds Golden Acres Seeds Box 96 Phone 648 2964 Louise, Texas SENIOR WORKDAY A Time to Work A Time to Play OUTSTANDING FUTURE HOMEMAKER Danita Sablatura OUTSTANDING FUTURE FARMER Mark Wendel FLORAL GARDENS Hattie Drozd A Complete Floral Service 71OW. Jackson 543-2705 El Campo, Texas 86 Mark Wendel Gayle Sablatura Daughters of American Revolution Award Who's Who Among American High School Students ANDY and PAT ROWTON 1408 N. Mechanic St. El Campo, Texas 77437 Office 713-543-9001 87 BL UE BONNET GIRLS' ST A TE LONE STAR BOYS' ST A TE Congratulations R. B. DEPT. STORE El Campo, Texas Future Teachers of America PRESIDENT —Gayle Sablatura VICE PRESIDENT — Monica Orsak SECRETARY — Tina Shula TREASURER — Carol Buenger PARLIAMENTARIAN — Patti Jansky HISTORIAN — Debra Buzek Compliments of INDEPENDENT SUPPLY Student Council GAYLE SABLATURA President LORI HENDERSON Vice-President Front Row: Kathy Veselka, Charlotte Bezdek, Lori Hender- son, Gayle Sablatura, Mark Wendel. Second Row: Carol Veselka, Rhonda Yackel, Shirley Townsend, Patti Jansky, Sheila Vajdos. Third Row: Andy Veselka, Bruce Krauskopf, Karen Bez dek, Jeff Lovejoy, Terry Marek. Top Row: Dwayne Corville, Timmy Jansky, Ronald Marek. Not Pictured: Tony Vajdos, Betty Jo Knebel, Laurie Slo- vak. GANADO FOODCRAFT STORE Groceries and Meats Phone 771 2655 MR. AND MRS. MIKE GREGUREK Ganado, Texas National Honor Society Library Assistants RICE BELT WAREHOUSE, INC. P.O. Box 688, El Campo, Texas 77437 Ph. 543 6221 Rice Drying — Storage — Seed Rice Processing Max B. Rotholz, Pres., M. A. Parker, Jr., Exec. Vice Pres. Norris Raun, Sec.-Treas. 91 President — Monica Orsak Reporter — Susan Schoene- berg Vice President — Rebecca Marek Historian — Joanna Gallagher Treasurer — Rhonda Havosky Sponsor — Pat McEnnis 92 JIM WALKER Hwy. 59 North P.O. Box 465 Louise, Texas 77455 GAYLE SABLATURA MARILYN HOLICK TWIRLING ENSEMBLE Standing SHARON GRIFFIN MARILYN HOLICK GAYLE SABLATURA LORI HENDERSON Front CINDY HENDERSON RENEE HAJOVSKY Compliments of EL CAMPO PHARMACY “Your Rexall Store” 511 North Mechanic Lorence Krueger Charles E. Taylor 93 Interscholastic League Speaking Events DEBATE Myron Malek Monica Orsak Darryl Chromcak Jamie Hubenak INFORMA TIVE SPEAKING Marilyn Holik JOURNALISM Top Row: Myron Malek Gary Marek Chris Lovejoy Bernadette Hubenak Mark Wendel Bottom Row: Donna Bezdek Gayle Sablatura Alonzo Gonzalez Pam Poncik Eloyd Garza POETRY Sharon Griffin Eloyd Garza Bernadette Hubenak PROSE Donna Bezdek Veronica Reck Pam Poncik LOUISE ELECTRIC Gibson Vajdos Commercial, Residential and Grain Dryers Phone 648-2305 Interscholastic League Literary Events READY WRITING Robert Schmidt, Pat Holub TYPING Erlmda Perez, Gayle Sablatura, Robert Michna, Mark Wendel, Carlos Gonzalez, Bernie Hubenak, Shirley Townsend, Laurie Marek. Donna Piwonka Patti Jansky Gayle Sablatura Danita Sablatura Laurie Marek SLIDE RULE Robert Michna, Gary Marek, Andy Veselka, Carlos Gonzalez. NUMBER SENSE Cynthia Marek, Gary Marek, Debbie Buzek, Randy Strnadel. SHORTHAND Belinda Billmgton, Nancy Krauskopf, Cindy Henderson. MR. AND MRS. E. B. CALLAWAY Your EXXON Dealer Used Cars, Sales and Service Phone 648-2300 Louise, Texas 95 INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE State Contest SLIDE RULE Carlos Gonzalez Gary Marek SHORTHAND Cindy Henderson DEBATE Monica Orsak Myron Malek SPELLING Nancy Krauskopf TYPING Laurie Marek Shirley Townsend R E G i o N DEBATE Monica Orsak Myron Malek Darryl Chomcak Jamie Hubenak SLIDE RULE Carlos Gonzalez Gary Marek Robert Michna TOP ROW SHORTHAND Nancy Krauskopf BOTTOM ROW TYPING Bernadette Hubenak Shirley Townsend Laurie Marek A. PETERSON CO. Plumbing, Hardware, Paints Furniture, Oil, Glass Louise, Texas Phone 648-2301 96 U.I.L. ONE-ACT PLAY The King ........................................... The Chancellor...................................... The Queen........................................... The Princess Camilla ............................... Dulcibella .. ...................................... Prince Simon........................................ Carlo............................................... Director............................................ Stage Manager....................................... Pam Poncik — Dist. Best Actress, Area All Star Cast Darryl Chromcak — Dist. All Star Cast, Area Hon. Men. Donna Bezdek — Area Hon. Men. Darryl Chromcak ....Eloyd Garza ....Pam Poncik Danita Sablatura Donna Bezdek . . Tom O’Connell . . . Chris Lovejoy Miss Pat McEnnis . . . Sharon Griffin Compliments of HILLJE GROCERY Mike and Betty Jo Prasek Hillje, Texas 97 ONE-ACT PLAYS Matthew Merrygreeke. . Ralph Roister Doister. . . Tibet Talkapace........ Madge Mumblecrust . . . AnnotAlyface........... Harpax ................ Dobinet................ Hodge.................. Podge ................. Dame Christian Custance .....Jeff Lovejoy .....Tony Vajdos .....Cindy Garza . . . . Laurie Slovak . . . Sharon Griffin . James Lovejoy . David Burkhalter Rebecca Marek Joanna Gallagher Monica Orsak Set Construction Grover Hargrove Tim Zaskoda Paul Martinez Compliments of ISAACSON and CARRICO MFG. CO. and THE APPAREL MART 98 JUNIOR-SENIOR PROM -w- I v ft OSHMAN DRYGOODS El Campo, Texas Memories. . . Be Again THE BLOSSOM SHOP FLOWERS FOR EVERY SEASON AND ANY REASON Phone 543-4861 702 N. Mechanic El Campo, Texas 100 Happiness is Shopping at HALL’S FLOORS EL CAMPO. TEXAS Good Or Days y v'� .; Your friends say they'll keep in touch, but you know they won't. Your teachers say come back and see them. And you know you won't. Maybe someday it won't matter. But right now, it hurts a little. Autographs